pleieinstitusjon
Syllables
ple-ie-in-sti-tu-sjon
Pronunciation
/ˈpleːɪˌɪnstɪtʉːsjøn/
Stress
001000
Morphemes
pleie + institusjon
The word 'pleieinstitusjon' is a compound noun divided into six syllables: ple-ie-in-sti-tu-sjon. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. It consists of the root 'pleie' (care) and 'institusjon' (institution). Syllabification follows the principle of maximizing onsets and respecting vowel length.
Definitions
- 1
A facility providing care for people who require medical or personal attention.
Nursing home, care institution
“Hun bor på en pleieinstitusjon.”
“De besøkte bestemor på pleieinstitusjonen.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the penultimate syllable ('tu' in 'institusjon').
Syllables
ple — Open syllable, long vowel.. ie — Closed syllable, short vowel.. in — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.. sti — Closed syllable.. tu — Closed syllable, long vowel.. sjon — Closed syllable, nasal consonant.
Word Parts
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Maximize Onsets
Prioritize creating syllables with consonant onsets.
Vowel Length
Long vowels often form their own syllable.
Diphthong Treatment
Diphthongs generally remain within a single syllable.
- The 'ei' diphthong can sometimes be pronounced as a monophthong /eː/ without altering syllabification.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation are common.
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